New Bill: Representative Suzan K. DelBene introduces H.R. 9016: Email Privacy Act
New Bill: Representative Suzan K. DelBene introduces H.R. 9016: Email Privacy Act
Publish Date: 2026-05-23 11:38:00
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By: Quiver LegislationRadar
Posted: 2 hours ago / May 23, 2026 3:38 p.m. UTC
We have received text from H.R. 9016: Email Privacy Act. This bill was received on 2026-05-22, and currently has 1 cosponsor.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
This bill, known as the Email Privacy Act, aims to update the privacy protections for electronic communications stored by third-party service providers to enhance consumer privacy while addressing law enforcement needs. Here’s a breakdown of what the bill proposes:
Key Provisions
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Amendments to Disclosure Requirements:
- Changes the terminology from “divulge” to “disclose” throughout relevant sections.
- Revises language to broaden the scope of what constitutes electronic storage and information retention by service providers.
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Voluntary Disclosure Corrections:
- Specifies that providers can disclose communications only under lawful consent from the sender, recipient, or subscriber.
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Amendments to Required Disclosure Section:
- Clarifies that government entities must obtain a warrant for access to stored communications, which must be issued by a court.
- Providers can notify customers of requests for access to their communications unless restricted by law.
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Warrant Requirement for Stored Communications:
- Revises rules regarding when a warrant is needed for accessing stored communication content. It emphasizes that government entities must obtain a warrant, irrespective of the storage duration.
- Removes previous provisions on the duration of electronic storage that affected warrant requirements.
Impact on Law Enforcement
The bill modifies how law enforcement can access electronic communications. It emphasizes the need for a lawful warrant and enhances notifications to…
